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Merrimack County officials present lower cost estimate and financing options for large renovation project
Summary
County staff told commissioners an updated estimate for renovating parts of the county building is roughly under $50 million, outlined a two-stage schedule, discussed consultant and construction fees, and said the project will be taken to a delegation subcommittee for review.
Merrimack County officials told the Board of Commissioners that an updated cost estimate for renovating portions of the county building is now roughly under $50 million, down from prior 55-million-to-60-million projections.
The project team said it will present the estimate to a smaller delegation subcommittee and supply the estimate in the public slide deck so delegation members and the public can review it. Commissioners were told representatives who toured the building were generally supportive but had contractor-style questions about possible cost savings.
County staff said the design and construction plan is expected to be phased. "We're gonna have a year to do architectural design drawings, and then it's gonna…
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